An Analysis of Knowledge in STEM: Solving Algebraic Problems

Autor/inn/en	Hoon, Teoh Sian; Singh, Parmjit; Han, Cheong Tau; Nasir, Nurul Akmal Md; Rasid, Nor Syazwani Binti Mohd; Zainal, Nurain Binti
Titel	An Analysis of Knowledge in STEM: Solving Algebraic Problems
Quelle	In: Asian Journal of University Education, 16 (2020) 2, S.131-140 (10 Seiten) PDF als Volltext kostenfreie Datei Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1823-7797
Schlagwörter	STEM Education; Algebra; Problem Solving; Word Problems (Mathematics); Error Patterns; Undergraduate Students; Student Attitudes; Knowledge Level; Foreign Countries; 21st Century Skills; Malaysia + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? STEM; Problemlösen; Textaufgabe; Fehlertyp; Schülerverhalten; Wissensbasis; Ausland
Abstract	This study was conducted to assess the students' level of abilities in solving algebraic word problems which is a main component in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). It also aims to determine the students' difficulties in solving these problems by using Newman's Model of Error Analysis (NMEA). Furthermore, this study was conducted to investigate the attitudes of undergraduate students towards STEM and its relationship to the achievement of the test. The instruments are a test on algebraic problems and a set of questionnaire on attitudes towards STEM. The test which was validated by an expert from a university was adopted and adapted from a problem solving source. The test contained questions from one of the main areas of algebra which focused on two parts namely algebraic knowledge (AK) and algebraic knowledge in the context of science (AKCS). There were a total of 63 undergraduate mathematics education students who took part in this study. This study was carried out using the mixed-methods qualitative approach. The result showed that the majority of the students have a low level of algebraic knowledge as well as algebraic knowledge in the context of science. For the attitude towards STEM, findings displayed that the majority of the students were interested and gave positive attitude towards STEM. (As Provided).
Anmerkungen	UiTM Press. Asian Centre for Research on University Learning and Teaching, Faculty of Education, Penerbit UiTM, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Bangunan Fakulti Pengurusan Hotel dan Pelancongan, 40450 Shah Alam, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia. Web site: https://education.uitm.edu.my/ajue/
Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2024/1/01